Prabowo: Indonesia and Japan are Close Friends and Strategic Partners

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia and Japan are close friends.

“Indonesia and Japan are close friends and strategic partners,” said Prabowo during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Japan, as seen from the Kompas TV broadcast on Tuesday (31/3/2026).

Prabowo stated that the relationship between Indonesia and Japan has also been built for a very long time on the basis of trust and mutual respect for shared interests.

“In the midst of the very complex global geopolitical dynamics, Indonesia and Japan must be part of stability and solutions,” Prabowo continued.

In front of the Japanese PM, Prabowo expressed thanks for the warm welcome given during his visit to the Land of the Cherry Blossoms.

“I want to express my utmost thanks for the warm welcome from Your Excellency, from the Japanese government, and I was also very well received by His Majesty Emperor Naruhito yesterday,” he said.